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Iraqi wartime production cuts reach 3.6 million bpd

Iraq is navigating acute logistical and infrastructure challenges to maximize refinery consumption and exports while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Workers from the state-run Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) work on a well at the West Qurna 1 field in Basra in March 2026. (Photo credit: IDC)

Beyond the Headlines: Jan. 9-15

More power to Basra Electricity DGs under investigation Diyala crisis continues Kirkuk airbase dispute resolved

Iraq aims to reduce IOC red tape

PM Maliki has ordered his government to ease logistical restrictions that have slowed foreign oil development, though companies have not yet seen improvements.

Beyond the Headlines: Jan. 2-8

Kirkuk clashes with NOC Anbar federalism debate continues Cabinet OKs draft investment treaty Iraq seeks more Iranian energy

Alleged pipeline bombers arrested

Oil Police parade alleged perpetrators of numerous bombings of recent Basra oil pipelines as threats continue to oil and national security.

Beyond the Headlines: Dec. 19-25

Anbar's autonomy deadline Missan to file suit against Oil Ministry Iran gets diesel deal Kuwait-Iraq reach fisherman pact

Iraq oil exports, revenue rebound

November oil sales have ticked up on higher oil prices and volumes, heading into uncertain new year with output expected to rise.

Beyond the Headlines: Dec. 12-18

Amri: OPEC quota talks to begin Federalism sparks national controversy Missan aims for 190k bpd in 2012 Erbil kidnap rescued

Iraq talks tough with Exxon

As negotiations with Exxon begin, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Hussain al-Shahristani said the Iraqi government won't condone contracts signed with Kurdistan.